--- title: "xiaozhi-esp32 vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/78-xiaozhi-esp32-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["78-xiaozhi-esp32", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # xiaozhi-esp32 vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick xiaozhi-esp32 when xiaozhi-esp32 is primarily C++; AgentGPT is TypeScript; pick AgentGPT when agentGPT is primarily TypeScript; xiaozhi-esp32 is C++. [xiaozhi-esp32](https://xiaozhi.me) reports 28k GitHub stars, 6.3k forks, and 659 open issues, last pushed Jul 7, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [xiaozhi-esp32's repository](https://github.com/78/xiaozhi-esp32) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [xiaozhi-esp32](/tools/78-xiaozhi-esp32.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | An MCP-based chatbot | 一个基于MCP的聊天机器人 | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 28,016 | 36,264 | | Forks | 6,310 | 9,303 | | Open issues | 659 | 219 | | Language | C++ | TypeScript | | Adopt for | - | AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [xiaozhi-esp32](/tools/78-xiaozhi-esp32.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 4d | 438d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 659 | 219 | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Security scan | No MCP manifest | No lockfile | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/78-xiaozhi-esp32/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: AgentGPT - **Adopt for:** AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects ## Choose when ### Choose xiaozhi-esp32 if… - xiaozhi-esp32 is primarily C++; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to xiaozhi-esp32: esp32, c++, chatbot, mcp. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; xiaozhi-esp32 is C++. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development. - Also covers AI Agents. - AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use xiaozhi-esp32 - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## When NOT to use AgentGPT - Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box - Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment ## Common questions ### What is the difference between xiaozhi-esp32 and AgentGPT? xiaozhi-esp32: An MCP-based chatbot | 一个基于MCP的聊天机器人. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose xiaozhi-esp32 over AgentGPT? Choose xiaozhi-esp32 over AgentGPT when xiaozhi-esp32 is primarily C++; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to xiaozhi-esp32: esp32, c++, chatbot, mcp. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over xiaozhi-esp32? Choose AgentGPT over xiaozhi-esp32 when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; xiaozhi-esp32 is C++; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, xiaozhi-esp32 is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development; Also covers AI Agents; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid xiaozhi-esp32? Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ### When should I avoid AgentGPT? Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment ### Is xiaozhi-esp32 or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 28,016). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are xiaozhi-esp32 and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (xiaozhi-esp32: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to xiaozhi-esp32 or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [xiaozhi-esp32 alternatives](/tools/78-xiaozhi-esp32/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([xiaozhi-esp32 markdown twin](/tools/78-xiaozhi-esp32/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/78-xiaozhi-esp32-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, xiaozhi-esp32 or AgentGPT? xiaozhi-esp32: Very active. AgentGPT: Archived. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for xiaozhi-esp32 and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [xiaozhi-esp32 trust report](/tools/78-xiaozhi-esp32/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=78-xiaozhi-esp32`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=78-xiaozhi-esp32) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_